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Was known until recently (2011)
as Doras eigenmanni until a new paper by Birindelli,
JLO and MH Sabaj Pérez (2011) asigned a new genera, Ossancora
to this species. Ossancora was proposed to include
three previously named species O.
punctata, O. fimbriata plus one new
species in O. asterophysa. The four species are distinguished
from each other by the branching on the maxillary and mandibular
barbels, the morphologies of the swimbladder and bony plates
in front of the dorsal fin, and the number of teeth on the upper
and lower jaws. Can sometimes be seen, and sold as Opsodoras
stuebelii, which has a longer snout and lacks
the body and caudal spots and also grows larger. It has been
misidentified, especially in the mid 1980s in the hobby when
catfish were just beginning to get a fan base in the U. K. Similar
to Ossancora punctata
(previously Doras punctatus) which has bands in the
caudal fin against spots in O.eigenmanni. Aquarium
Care: Very peaceful addition to a community aquarium.
This is another doradid that prefers safety in numbers assuming
that you can purchase them. Recommended that you keep at least
4 specimens together. Good water quality is required.
Diet: Finely shredded shrimp and bloodworm.